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Overwatch lead Jeff Kaplan on Moira, Mercy’s troubles, and fixing toxicity

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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  • 14 min

Overwatch had a busy BlizzCon. Not only is the hit team-based shooter receiving a new hero, the healer Moira, but we’re also getting Blizzard World, a new map that’s like Disneyland meets Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo.

Jeff Kaplan, Overwatch’s game director, made both announcements during BlizzCon’s opening ceremonies on November 3. That same day, we were able to sit down with him. We learned more about Moira and how Kaplan expects people to play (and kill) her. We also got to delve into the inspiration for Blizzard World.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.